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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Antoninus Pius Posthumous; CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.7 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.95–4.76 g;Diameter varies: 19–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued posthumously, meaning after the death of Antoninus Pius, and it was part of a series of coins that were minted to commemorate his consecratio, or deification, as a god. This practice was common in ancient Rome, where emperors were often deified after their death as a way of legitimizing their rule and reinforcing their divine right to power. The coin's design, which features an image of Antoninus Pius on one side and a depiction of his consecratio on the other, reflects this practice and highlights the importance of the emperor's deification in Roman culture.
